🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

Especialista

Pronunciation / Transliteration: es-peh-shee-lis-tah

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Specialist/ˈspɛʃ.əl.ɪst/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"Ele é especialista em marketing digital."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person who is an expert in a particular area of study or profession.

    "The doctor is a specialist in cardiology, focusing solely on heart-related issues."
  2. 2

    A professional who has a deep understanding of a specific subject or field.

    "As a software specialist, she is responsible for developing advanced algorithms."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'specialist' originates from the Latin word 'specialis', meaning 'particular' or 'specific', which evolved through Middle French before entering English in the late 19th century. It reflects a shift towards recognizing individuals with specific expertise in a given field.

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